Writer: Evan Schulte

My passion for the culture and cuisine of Japan was slowly developed in the countryside of Japan’s Ishikawa peninsula where I have lived for 5 years. There is a calmness associated with the natural beauty of this area that has driven me to call it home. When I have spare time, I am looking for new, natural tastes and trails that abound here in the Hokuriku region of Japan.

Each of the three restaurants visited in this article are located in Kanazawa, the capital of Ishikawa. In each, the integrity of the ingredients is held to an Ishikawan standard; that is, if it is good enough for the world’s top chefs, it is good enough for you.